Grading the 2017 New Orleans Saints: Quarterback

An emphasis for the 2017 Saints offense was to beef up the running game and take less pressure off Brees’ shoulders. New Orleans succeeded in doing so, and Brees still played extremely well in 2017.

He reclaimed the single-season record for completion percentage (72.0). He finished second in the league in passer rating (103.9) and fourth in yards (4,334). Brees’ touchdown totals (23) dipped significantly from other seasons, but the running game gobbled up numerous chances from Brees. The Saints passer only threw eight interceptions, his fewest in a Saints uniform.

Brees, 39, also helped charge the Saints when the team needed him like against Washington and in the NFC Divisional playoff at Minnesota.

Brees’ contract expires in a month. I fully expect Brees back as the Saints quarterback next season.

Grade: A

Chase Daniel: Saints at Bills 2017

Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Chase Daniel

The backup quarterback never threw a pass outside the preseason. He only received three snaps in the regular season when the Saints pulled Brees during the team’s 47-10 win at Buffalo.

No Daniel meant Brees remained healthy.

Daniel’s contract is also set to expire in a month. There’s no reason for me to believe the Saints will move on from Daniel as Brees’ backup. Brees’ highly values Daniel in the quarterback room.